As I said at the time, it's no longer enough for corporations to do good things. If they want to be true leaders in building a post-carbon economy, they have to stop supporting organizations that are fighting for the status quo and become actively involved in policy discussions that push for more progressive, ambitious plans.

As with Microsoft's divorce from ALEC, the group didn't directly cite BusinessEurope's anti-environmental efforts, but a spokesperson did tell Business Green that Unilever is actively seeking partners who can work together to create "tipping points", and they review their memberships periodically to make sure their interests are aligned.